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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-22

AN ACT to amend section 5 of chapter "a of
the General Statutes, 1873, relative to actions
and judgments in partition of real property.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
SECTION 1. That section 5 of chapter "a Of
the General Statues of Minnesota, 1878, be and
the same is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following, to wit:
Provided, That it shall be no defense to an
action for partition in which the title of the
plaintiff or plaintiffs to a certain undivided
share or shares of the property is proved or ad-
mitted that there is dispute or litigation IN
determined between some of the defendants as
to the title right of such defendants. or any
of them, in or to any undivided share OF shares
OF such property claimed by them or any of
them; but in such case. the court shall proceed
to render Judgment, that partition be made or
to order sale of such property in other cases,
and shall cause the portion of such property, or
of the proceeds thereof pertaining to tue undi-
vided share or sh in dispute to be allotted to
the defendants claiming such undivided share or
shares with ut determining their respective
rights thereto, and in case of sale of said prop
erty may order the proceeds pertaining to the
undivided share or shares in dispute to be paid
into court to abide the result of any existing or
subsequent litigation between such disputing
defendants as to their title and rights therein.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved Feb. 26th 1887.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-22

AN ACT for the relief of persons whose lands
heretofor have been, or hereafter may be, sold
for alleged delinquent taxes, in cases where
such taxes have been, or may be, paid prior to
such sale
Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
sessments heretofore have been, or hereafter
may be, levied or assessed upon any tract or lot
OF land in this state, and such taxes heretofore
have been, or hereafter shall be, paid, and after
any such payment, any such taxes or assess
mentS heretofore have been, or hereafter shall
be, returned as delinquent, ana any such tract
or lot heretofore has been, or hereafter shall be,
sold under any law of this state for such alleged
delinquent taxes, and the validity of such sale
heretofore has been, or hereafter shall be, in any
manner brought in question in any action, suit
or proceeding that heretofore has been, or here
after may be, commenced, tried or determined,
in any court of record of this state, or of the
United States, sitting wiGhin the district of
Minnesota, and any such court heretofore has,
or hereafter shall, in any such action, suit OF
proceeding, adjudge, decree, determine or hold
any such sale to be valid, then and in such case.
the owner at the time of any such tax sale of any
such tract or lot shall have and maintain an
action against the county in which such tract or
lot is situate, for the recovery OF the value OF
any such tract or lot.
Seq. In any action that may be brought
under this act, such owner shall be entitled TO
recover of such county the value of such tract or
lot at the time of the determination of the ac-
ton, suit or proceeding in which the validity of
any such tax sale heretofore has been, or here
after may be, brought in question, with interest
thereon from the time or such determination
together with all costs, disbursements and ex-
penses adjudged against or incurred by him IN
the action last aforesaid. and also the costs and
dlsburs ements of the action brought to recover
the value of any such tract or lot
SEC. 3. All actions brought under or by virtue
Of this act shall be commenced within six wears
after the final determination of the action in
which the validity of any such tax sale hereto
fore has been, or hereafter may be, brought in
question, and shall be commenced, prosecuted
and tried in the same manner as other civil ac-
lions.
SEC: a. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved February 2Sth. 1887.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-22


AN ACT to amend sections Sc, &c. 90, 80 and
1878 relating to the assessment and collec
ton of taxes.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota:
SECTION 1. Section Sc of chapter IL Of the
General Statutes of 1873 is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following words: If the
tract or parcel of land described in said receipt.
or any part thereof, shall have been sold for
taxes within two years of the time of giving
such receipt and remain unredeemed there
from, the county treasurer shall stamp upon the
face thereof the words Sold for taxes"
Sec. 2. Section az Of said chapter IL, as
amended by section IA Of chapter 10 Of the
adding thereto the following words: Except in
cases where taxes have been paid before the en-
try of such Judgment, or where the land was ex-
empt from taxation. In all which cases such
Judgment shall be prima facie evidence only of
its regularity and validity.
SEC. 3. Section S5 Of chapter IL of the Gem
eral Statutes of 1873 is hereby amended by
adding thereto the following words: Pro
vided, that every Judgment rendered against
any tract or parcel of land for tax which has
been paid before the entry thereof, or where the
land was exempt from taxation, shall be void,
and all sales made under such judgment,
or under a judgment which has been paid,
shall be void and no title or interest in
any tracts or parcel of land sold under
such Judgment shall pass or be conveyed to
any purchaser at such sale. In any action
brought to set aside or cancel such sale, or in
any action in which the validity of such sale
may arise. the tax receipt or the duplicate stub
such tax in the office of the county auditor or
county treasurer shall be priIna facie evidence
of the payment of such tax, but such payment
shall not be established by parole testimony
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-22

AN ACT for the better preservation of game.
Be it enacted by the Legislature Of the State OF
Minnesota:
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-22

them at any time, or to prevent person. com
mon carrier or express company from receiving
and transporting the same at any time, provided
the shipment OF trout is accompanied by a
written statement signed by the owner or lessee
OF such fish pond. pound or preserve, stating in
what nSh pond, pound or preserve the same
were caught; but such person, common carrier
or express company shall not be liable by rea-
son OF such statement being false in any re-
spect. nor shall anything in this act prevent or
forbid the Shipment and transportation at any
time of live trout.
SEC. IL. Any person or persons violating any
OF the provisions OF this act. may be at once
carried with all possible speed be-
fore some magistrate or court having
jurisdiction. with whom or which az affidavit
setting out the facts shall be filed. and war
rant caused to be issued, when the accused
shall be delivered to the proper officer for safe
Keeping, and if the property declared contra
band by this act shall not have been destroyed,
it shall be delivered to such officer, with ali
trout found IN the possession OF the accused,
who shall forthwith inventory the same. Ali
trout so delivered shall be sold by said officer
at public or private sale, for the highest pos
sibe prlce, and the product of such sale shall be
subject to the Judgment of The court.
SE:'. II. Any magistrate or court having juris-
diction, is hereby authorized and required, upon
the making and filing Of an affidavit alleging the
violating by any person. persons, company or
corporation, of any of the provisions of this act
to issue warrsnt authorizing and commanding
the sheriff, constable or other proper officer of
the village city, county or court in which trial
Is 20 De nad, TO arrest Snch offender or Offend
ers, wherever found in the state, and bring him
or them before such MAGISTRATE or court without
delay, and 20 seize and take possession Of all
fish, fishing tackle nets, seines or other de-
vices for catching trout, declared contraband by
this act. The affidavits mentioned in the last
two sections may be made by the owner or les
see OF the premises, where such offense is COM
mitted or by any one authorized by him or it,
or by any person or persons interested in en-
forcing this act. Such officer, upon receiving
such warrant, shall forthwith proceed to execute
the same in any part of this state which may be
necessary.
SEC 13 All processes shall issue, and all pro-
ceedings be had il the name of the State of Min
nesota, and the prosecution may be conducted
by the county attorney, or by any attorney at
law designated by the owner or lessee of the
premises upon which the otfense was committed,
or by the person making the affidavit. If the
accused are found guilty, he or they shall be
sentenced by the court to pay the fine or be i'm
prisoned, or both. as the case may be. as pro-
vided in this act, together with the costs and
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
1nAsn oF INDIAN LANDS.

AS published in last weeks
CHIEFTAIN, the remarks of sccre-
tary Lamar in reference to midi
vidualizing Indian lands and the
leasing Of them for grazing pur-
poses, one is constrained to think
that the contemplated policy of
the government of the United
States, as announced by Commits
sioner Atkins In his last annual re-
port, is practically being put into
operation. II seems to be be-
ginning OF the policy to break up
Indian reservations and the hold
ing of lands in common. Tribal re-
lations, as a consequence, must
end likewise, ond individual de-
pendence and independence be-
come the manner of support. A
forced advancement, by reason OF
self dependence, and of independ-
ence by reason OF an ability to
take care of themselves, seem to be
the ultimate idea. A gradual
growth into these conditions, by
natural and easy methods, does
not suit the hurry to solve the In
dian problem. The experiment
of allotment in severalty among
the Indians is for those least pre-
pared for it. The reason for this
must necessarily be the long set
tied policy Of the government to
permit, nor to recognize, any more
Indian nationalities. The five ma
tions are dc facto, the only Indian
governments, and the pledges OF
the United States not to interfere
with the rights to manage our own
affairs is the reason why the ex-
pertinent is not tried Oh us. But
there is another phase Of matters
that indicate an unusual measure
in relation to our strip lands.
The secretary's intention is to
break the leases OF Indian lands
for grazing purposes as soon as
possible, and compel cattlemen
with their herds to vacate them.
This course has not the appearance
of being the final purpose, but OF
an intention beyond. What that
intention is the public has not had
a chance to know, but when the
cattlemen and their herds are re-
moved, we then may know what
is up. Ii we take the secretary 5
intention as being that of the gov
ernment, we may expect some
decisive steps in the management
of Indian affairs, that will lead to
material changes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

THE. days OF the nominating con-
vention have come. If Vinita
ever expects any favors at the
hands of the nation it is high
time she was moving in that direc-
tion. II we do not look out for
our own interests they will &c
without attention and we shall as
heretofore be left out in the cold.
The first step is TO see that the
men elected to both branches OF
council from this town and vicini-
ty are representative men and men
Of ability. Honesty is of course
commendable-we wish there was
more Of it in the world-but it
does seem as though an honest
man could be found in a town of
fhis size who would amount to
more than simply one at roll call
Let us think this matter over and
look around.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
10 Whom II NAV Concern.

Having purchased the Drug and
Grocery business Of W. J.. Wilder
and the Restaurant and Barber
shop of w. I. Whitaker of this
place, / am prepared to relieve the
sick and feed and shave the hun
cry. / have j. NJ. Hamilton in
charge ofthe Restaurant and Bar
ber shop, and you will find every
thing O. X, being a man Of expert
ence and one that understands the
business. Lemonade, Soda Pop
and Ice Cream served if desired.
All persons knowing themselves
indebted 10 said firm, w. L. Will
der, will please settle same with me
at their earliest convenience.
Thanking you for past favors. 1 de-
sire a continuance OF the same.
Honest and fair dealing is my mot
to. / am here to stay.
Respectfully, l. =. BLEDs0E.
ChOuteau /. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
PROCEEDINGS
Ofthe Convention Held by Shaw
nees, White and Colored Voters.


CHEnoKEE NATION, COOwEEscoowEE DIST,
May ssth, lse7 !
WHEREAs-A meeting or conven-
tion was called to meet on the 9th
inst, by the Shawnee Indians, the
colored people, (citizens) the white
citizens and the Delaware Indians,
for the purpose of taking into con-
sideration the rights of the adopted
citizens of the Cherokee nation and
their relative connection with the
Cherokees, under the treaties and
constitution of the Cherokee Ma
tion, whereupon a committee of
four persons was appointed by the
whites, Delawares and Shawnees,
the colored people having already
appointed their committee.
The committee on the part of
the colored people announced by
their spokesman, Lewis Daniels,
as follows:
"We have been sent down to
take no part in this meeting, only
to find out what is wanted"
The Delawares, Shawnees and
whites appointed a committee Of
four persons from each nationality
10 take into consideration the i'm
portant matter of their relative
connection with the Cherokee Ma
ton. Jacob Bartles was appointed
chairman and J N. Bryan secretary.
Action being agreed upon the
following proceedings were had
WHEREAS, We, the above ma
tionalities, hereby agree to unite
in asking for our respective rights
with the Cherokees, which we
claim by and under our treaties
and constitution of the Cherokee
nation and of which, up to now,
have been denied. And. also, as
a people making one people, we
hope that the entire nation may be
firmly united, so we may be safer
in all our national rights. There
fore be it
ResolUed, That VIC claim equal
rights in everything, in every re-
spect, as native born Cherokees,
under the treaties and constitution
Of the Cherokee nation. BE il
further
Resolved, That the Delaware
Indians nominate two officers as
candidates for the next ensuing
election, the first Monday in Au-
gust next. Also, in like manner,
two whites one Shawnee Indian
and one colorcd man. 10 be con-
firmed by the general convention
Of the Downing party.
Whereupon the vote Of the com
iniltees present was taken upon the
platform of the Downing party and
National party. The votes de-
clared in favor Of the Downing
party, standing ten for and two
against.
Al this juncture Of the meeting
rain commenced falling and the
meeting adjourned.
j.. NJ. BRYAN, Secretary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

"GEoeRAPHY class" yelled the
teacher Of a colored school.
Here is, sah."
"Where is the rest ofy your class2"
"Gone fshin sah lis de class,
sah."
"What is your lesson ?"
"CheI'kee nation, sah."
"How is she bounded ?"
"She am bounded on de norf by
Kans-ass on de cas- by Arkans-
ass on de souf by Tex-ass, and
on de wes' by Mrex-ass."
"Correct. What does that
make us ?"
"A nation Of asses, sab"
"What are the chief imports 2''
"Texas cattle and bust-head,
sah."
"What are the chief exports 2''
"Cm,victs 10 the penitentiary
and delegates to Washington City,
sab.
"What is the capital town and
seat Of government
"Tahloquah, sah.v
"Will you mention a few par,
iiculars Of this place 2"
"Dar am dc Jail, sab, de prntin'
olI' an d. executive department,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

THE exceptions taken by the
council to, the Southern Kansas
and Arkansas Valley Railroad, be-
cause of the allowances for the
right of way, is a matter of much
interest among the people. The
act viii probably be published
soon, if at all before the election.
The veto message of the chief
should be published in an opposite
column so the people could see
who is right in the matter-the
chief or council. Many are curl
GUS to know what are the grounds
of his objection. The act must
be a near approach to what is
needed or what is thought to be
advisable by council, or they
would not have passed it over his
veto. These things are public
property, and the people ought to
know who is right in the matter.
Both may be right as far as their
interests are concerned. Such un-
doubtedly will be the judgment OF
the people. Therefore it would be
much better for both that the act
and veto message be published.
IL not published, suspicion as to
who is at fault, viii rest where it
belongs, or with those who can, if
they will, lay the act and message
before the people.
uI,m MaltlnR love. I'm wAltlng.n -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
Public Sale.

Notice is hereby given that on
Saturday, July 2nd, 1887, at Vini-
Ia Indian Territory, l will sell at
public outcry the property and ef-
fects of Thomas Moore, deceased
consisting Of horses, cattle, farm
ing implements and household
goods. Property can be seen at
Nelson Moore's, east Of Grand
river. II. J.. OWEN,
3S-40 U. S Indian Agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
A ain for AZ

In order 10 give all chance to test it
and thus be convinced Of its wonderful
curative powers, DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, will be, for a limited time, given
away. This offer is not only liberal.
but shows unbounded faith In the mer-
its Of this great remedy. All who suf-
fer from Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, or any affection
Of Throat, Chest, or Lungs, are espe-
cially requested 10 call at w. q. Pat
ton x Cos. Drug Store, and get Trial
Bottle free, Large Bottles 81.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Parties wanting anything in the
line of Hay-making Machinery
should confer with us before buy
ing. We represent some of the
most experienced manufacturers
Skinner, Ratcliif d. Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

"They are great benefits to the
country, arc they not7"
"Yes sahj dey furnish all de
money dat runs dc whisky
business.
"What is the form of govern
ment ? Hurry up"
"I's guine ter sab; hits, ah-
well sab, gibs it up
"You do7 Well, give me a
chow er terbacker and you may 60
fishing too
"Yes sab. here hit ann
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

As A FIT finale of the admins
tration enother call session of the
council would be just the thing.
BY all means let's have another.
There will never be another
chance. May two, April one De.
ceniber four. Pretty good.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Butler Bros. stock of Gents
Hats is immense. Everything in
J. b. Stetson's make, from the
finest Cowboy goods to the latest
Dude styles, may be found also
an endless variety Of Mems, Boys
and Children's Straw Hats
Chouteau, Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
Hand Made GIesecke Boots.

My sales in these goods are un-
precedented. They are gaining a
reputation that is unequalled. |
have placed my fall order for one
thousand dollars, the largest line
of Boots ever brought to this coun-
try. CIV. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02


Would il not be-just a little
any how-better for J. Milton
Turner, as an attorney of our col
ored citizens, in their claims for an
equalization of per capita distribu-
tions. not to monkey with the pol
itics OF the country, OF TO influence
them to indirectly endorse the
act that debarred them from par
ticipations in such payments ?
The claim he is employed to pros.
ecute must be n secondary consid-
Grafton to the purpose he has in
view, and if that is the case, the
colored people would do well to
dismiss him, and employ some
one else who will not, by interfer-
once in matters that do not con-
eern him, augment difficulties
against which he naturally must
contend, let circumstances be what
they may. The day has passed
when the role of modern Moses
fits anyone, especially such as j..
Milton, whose conduct has the ap-
pearance Of being that of one who
is paid for what rumor says he is
doing. Better run a barber-shop
or go into business less dishonora-
bic TO himself and more product
i've Of success to the cause he is
employed to prosecute. We have
had one Phillips and we don't
want now q cnlnred one
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Butler Bros, at Chouteau, have
Just received fine line of spring
goods, probably unsurpassed in the
Territory, embracing latest styles
and novelties in Dress Goods, La
dies Hats, Ribbons, Notions, &c.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

A nice and complete line of
Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods
and an excellent line of Neckwear
can be found at Butler Bros f,
Chouteau, Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

See those beautiful Parasols in
Gros Grain Silks and Satin, in all
shades. The finest line ever
brought TO this city.
G.. w GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

/ have three patterns in Robes
Dress Goods which | am offering
at a sacrifice. II you want bar
2 lin call at once. G.. w. GREEN.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
We Mention Few Of our Low Prices:

Lawrence IL sheeting, yd wide....5 1-2c pr yd
Indigo Blue Prints. .... .;......6 g and l-2c pr yd
Mems White Unlaundfied Shirts good Linen bos
will be closed out at 81 1-2c. Have just received
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

See those beautiful Silk Mitts,
Silk and Lisle Gloves, in all
shade, also the new shades in
Foster Kid Gloves. G.. w. GREEN
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02
Tur brief onnonnccmenti. mad,

THE brief announcements made
IN Washington dispatch that the
president has authorized the 'allot-
msnt of lands in severalty to the
Rottawatomies and absentee Shaw
aces, belonging to the Sac and Fox
oooncv
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Two good Dwelling houses, with
well, garden and other improve
ments. Enquire of II. Balentine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Don't squander your money
paying large profits, but save it 10y
purchasing your Groceries of Eli
OFT & Bro, Of Coovyah.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Handkerchiefs, Napkins, Tow
els, Hose, Gloves, Ladies' under
wear, etc., etc, at II. Balentine S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

Ladies, now is your time to buy
Dress Goods at St. Loui prices,
at G.. w. Green's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

whittier are yc drifting?" "To
Elliott IL Bros, of Cooyyah,
where we can buy Family Groce-
ries at reasonable prices"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

The Champion Mower has no
equal. Write to Turner g. Byrnei
Muskogee. |. r., for prices.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1887-06-02

II. Balentine has just received
small stock OF Pantaloons, 0veralls,
Working and Dress Shirts, etc.